A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1174666 Details
Epoch: 54 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1174787 epoch_slot_no: 8387 block_no: 1174610 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2018-06-22 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd861692ece6d7cc47b95070f3420f8f8d37d8bf04f62830aacaeb413dd34cf63Block Operator
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